Rajasthani Rapper Rapperiya Baalam Claims ‘Shoorveer’, His Tribute to Maharana Pratap, Was Used Without Permission or Credit in Gangster Sequence
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ has courted controversy days after its theatrical release after Rajasthani artist and rapper Rapperiya Baalam alleged that his song ‘Shoorveer’ was used in the film without his permission or credit.
The song, composed and performed by Rapperiya Baalam as a tribute to Maharana Pratap, reportedly appears in a sequence involving gangsters in the film, which hit cinemas on September 4.
Taking to Instagram, the artist expressed disappointment over the alleged unauthorised use of the track and questioned how the film’s makers obtained permission to include it.
“Today, my heart is broken,” he said, adding that while people might expect him to be happy about his song appearing in Mirzapur, he had not been approached by the team for permission.
“Who gave them the permission? I certainly did not,” he said.
Rapperiya Baalam also objected to the context in which the song was reportedly used, arguing that a track dedicated to Maharana Pratap was being used to glorify the film’s villains.
“This song is dedicated to Maharana Pratap ji. We are using this song to glorify the villains in the movie. Is this right?” he said.
The artist said he would have been open to working with the filmmakers had they contacted him directly.
According to Baalam, he could have offered ideas for how the song could be incorporated into the film, but maintained that using the track without his consent was unacceptable.
He also raised questions about the song’s copyright and licensing, asking who had granted permission for its use and whether the necessary rights had been secured.
MUMBAI (G.B News Daily)The musician described the alleged use of the song as disrespectful to Rajasthan and Maharana Pratap.
“This is an insult to Rajasthan. It is an insult to Maharana Pratap ji, and we will not be able to tolerate this,” he said.
At the same time, Baalam acknowledged that the song’s appearance in the film had generated significant attention.
He said thousands of people had contacted him after recognising the track while watching Mirzapur: The Movie, noting that the renewed exposure had brought excitement among listeners.
However, he reiterated that the filmmakers should have contacted him and followed the appropriate licensing process.
Baalam ended his statement by indicating that he would pursue whatever action he considered necessary over the alleged unauthorised use of the song.
As of publication, the film’s makers had not publicly responded to the allegations.
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